Casa Italia - Birmingham

Ristorante Veneziano

About Emporio Maria

Emporio Maria has a mission – to bring you their passion for Italian cuisine, a
relaxing environment in which to enjoy your meal, great service, and opening hours
that rival any authentic Italian ristorante. Residents of Harborne, on the
outskirts of Birmingham, have every reason to go Italian now that Emporio Maria
is up on their High Street. Plus they have great special offers to ignite your Italian
cuisine experience.

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More about Emporio Maria, Birmingham

Emporio Maria, ideally located along Harborne’s High Street, is the place to head if
you want a taste of authentic Italian cuisine. Whether for lunch or dinner, Emporio
Maria serves up classic Italian ristorante fare in surrounds whose trompe
l’oeil decor gives the impression you’re dining al fresco in Tuscany rather than
the outskirts of Birmingham. Emporio Maria’s menus are brimming with dishes that
reflect a real passion for Italian cuisine – soups, antipasti, and bruschetta lead into
delicious pastas and risottos; insalati keep things fresh while fish and meat mains
jostle for your attention.

And, just as Emporio Maria have imported the best Italian culinary traditions into their
kitchen, they also export their authentic expertise by providing catering to weddings,
parties, and corporate functions in the Harborne and Birmingham areas. That said,
there’s nothing like bringing the party to Emporio Maria’s High Street premises. Bring
four or more friends to Emporio Maria to celebrate your birthday and you’ll get a
complimentary bottle of wine. Dine early and you can enjoy three courses of exacting
Italian cuisine for under £15. And, hot tip, check out Emporio Maria’s website for a
voucher that can be redeemed against a glass of wine with every meal.

90 Emporio Maria Reviews

"Excellent"6/6

Glenn J.4 months ago · 1 review

Lovely setting and beautiful food perfect for myself and my partner.We will be visiting again in the near future.Already recommended to family and friends.Thank you

"Excellent"6/6

Andrea E.6 months ago · 1 review

Amazing food and hospitality! I will definitely go back and recommend to everyone! The staff couldn't do enough for us, and then the food was incredibly tasty. Also very good value for money, it surprises me that it's not fully booked continuously!

"Excellent"6/6

Anonymous User8 months ago · 1 review

Food was very tasty, and portions were good. Service was also very good. The setting was relaxed, all in all would be happy to comeback and recommend

"Excellent"6/6

Natalie S.10 months ago · 1 review

We came here for my partners birthday with his teenage children and all went home very happy. The waitress was very attentive and the food was outstanding. This is the best Italian food I have tasted in England. We will definitely be coming back here again soon :)

"Excellent"6/6

Paul D.3 years ago · 1 review

I don't have enough nice and kind things to say about our dining experience!
The restaurant decor is lovely, there is a real feel of authenticity.
When we arrived we were greeted with a warm smile and an eagerness to please from the off! Our waitress was kind and attentive without being too overbearing and nothing was too much trouble.
Our waitress had an excellent knowledge of the wine list and the selection was excellent.
We had the breads with oils as starters, we would have ordered two lots but were informed that they were a good portion size, so again showing customer service is paramount rather than taking our money.
For my main I had the sea bass with the other sea food cooked along side it. The portion was incredible! The sea bass was cooked to perfection, succulent and tender. The seafood cooked with the sea bass were king prawns, mussels and squid - none of which were chewy or rubbery, just full of flavour!
My girlfriend had the chicken and prawn in a rich chilli tomato creamy sauce which she described as scrumptious and after having a little sample I have to agree, the flavours were fantastic.
All in all we had a real memorable night for all the right reasons and most importantly we left the restaurant with two beaming smiles.
This is a real hidden little gem on the Harborne highstreet and if you get a chance you should definitely pay Emporio Maria a visit!

"Excellent"6/6

Anonymous User3 years ago · 1 review

It's easy to walk past the Emporio Maria, but I'm so glad we did'nt as the service and food are excellent. The food comes in generous portions and is reasonably priced, although the wine, in my opinion, is a little on the expensive side. All in all a very good restaurant, where the wife and I will definitely return to.

"Excellent"6/6

Rosina H.2 years ago · 1 review

We always have a great eating experience at Emporio Maria! The service is great and the food is hand made cooked exactly how you like it. They cater for anybody with food intolerances. The staff are friendly and polite they are not pushy in any way. A great night out was had by us in this wonderful restaurant.

"Great"5/6

Gary C.2 years ago · 3 reviews

Our first time here. Nicely decorated, cosy. All staff appeared to be Italian. Very attentive without being intrusive. my Wife and i both started with seafood. Calamari dusted inn semolina, and fruits de mare.
Follow by linguine fruits de mare and sea bass with calamari and prawns.
All of which was very tasty and well worth the money. We shared a bottle of Merlot at £16.95, which i thought was a little expensive, but very enjoyable.
Coffee followed and complimentary Limoncello.The bill was a reasonable £65
We shall return. well worth a visit.

"Great"5/6

Mike S.3 years ago · 1 review

Excellent menu choice, food arrived quickly and was served by friendly staff. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal, pasta to Sea Bass, cooked to a high standard. Good choice of wine. We all agreed to visit Emporio Maria again.

"Excellent"6/6

Natasha K.3 years ago · 2 reviews

The restaurant is fairly small so not too full and noisy and the decor creates a cosy atmosphere great for a relaxed meal. The menu choice was good with more than just the typical Italian dishes. We had 3 courses and all were delicious. Portion sizes are rather large so make sure you leave room for the Tiramisu for dessert, highly recommended.